The 777 site is mostly underfunded and had no tech help.
I started G&C as a hobby site too and with a start up capital of $150. When it did start making money, I invested every penny back into it for some time.
I had no idea what I was doing, so every penny I made went to help in publishing my content. I wrote it all myself, and got someone to put it online for me. I went around and looked to see what I would like to see online that other sites DIDN’T have.
Yes, I agree Pat needs to get a job, but 777 is somewhat established and should be allowed to grow, too. It needs decent hosting first of all, and the colors fixed because it can give you a headache, lol. I haven’t dived any further into it, mostly because it does give me a headache. :tongue:
Most affs do webdesign and hire for writing. I preferred it the other way around. Just because one is no good at one thing or another doesn’t mean one can’t make a go of it, even on a shoestring.
Starting an affiliate site is dabbling in being an entrepreneur. Some people thrive at being an entrepreneur, it makes them come alive and motivates. Others find it scary and insecure and feel overwhelmed. Still others remain with one foot in each camp – employment and owning a business.
Entrepreneurism on a shoestring can be done , but one needs to watch out for some pitfalls. If you find yourself draining every penny from your enterprise and not investing back into it, you are not ready to develop it into a full time comfortable living. You need to have other income, so you can let your new business grow unfettered and roll profits back into the business.
So I do recommend a job for Pat, but I am far from recommending that she give up on 777. The potential remains, the site needs to move to better hosting asap, change colors and take down most banners, and then can be left to age and grow gracefully while Pat concentrates on putting some money back in the family coffers.